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Published in: Malaria Journal 1/2017

Open Access 01-12-2017 | Review

The role of extracellular vesicles in malaria biology and pathogenesis

Authors: Natalia Guimaraes Sampaio, Lesley Cheng, Emily M. Eriksson

Published in: Malaria Journal | Issue 1/2017

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Abstract

In the past decade, research on the functions of extracellular vesicles in malaria has expanded dramatically. Investigations into the various vesicle types, from both host and parasite origin, has revealed important roles for extracellular vesicles in disease pathogenesis and susceptibility, as well as cell–cell communication and immune responses. Here, work relating to extracellular vesicles in malaria is reviewed, and the areas that remain unknown and require further investigations are highlighted.
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Metadata
Title
The role of extracellular vesicles in malaria biology and pathogenesis
Authors
Natalia Guimaraes Sampaio
Lesley Cheng
Emily M. Eriksson
Publication date
01-12-2017
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Malaria Journal / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1475-2875
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-017-1891-z

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